[at-l] Veteran's Day 2003

[whoah at verizon.net (WhoAh)]

Dawg,

Yes, it would be an honor, but my Dad is still MIA from that war, and if
I was sure it was him that was in the Tomb, I would want him back here
with us.  Sacred place or not - which, BTW, I believe it is - he would
still belong here.  

And to all - from this old Vet - thanks for all the Veterans Day wishes.
God bless America and watch over those serving to keep this great nation
safe.

WhoAh

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And I never understood why the family of the Vietnam unknown wanted him
identified and reburied. To know that my loved one was in such a sacred
place would have been the biggest honor of all.

dawg

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Subject: [at-l] Veteran's Day 2003


In Arlington National Cemetary stands a a marble sarcophagus, carved
from a single 50 ton block of white marble. The first remains were
placed in the tomb 11 November 1921. On March 25, 1926 orders were sent
down directing the formation of an armed military guard at the Tomb,
during daylight hours only. On April 9, 1932 the guard was increased in
size, and ordered to begin 24 hour shifts. It has been gaurded 24 hours
a day by the Old Gaurd of the 3rd Infantry Division ever since.

The Sentinels Creed
My dedication to this sacred duty is total and wholehearted.
In the responsibility bestowed on me never will I falter.
And with dignity and perseverance my standard will remain perfection.
Through the years of diligence and praise and the discomfort of the
elements, I will walk my tour in humble reverence to the best of my
ability. It is he who commands the respect I protect. His bravery that
made us so proud. Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day alone in the
thoughtful peace of night, this soldier will in honored glory rest under
my eternal vigilance.



The panel of the front, facing the City of Washington and the Potomac,
has carved upon the marble a composition of three figures commemorative
of the spirit of the Allies in the War. In the center of the panel
stands "Victory", with her palm branch to reward the devotion and
sacrifice that went with courage to make the cause of righteousness
triumphant; on one side a male figure symbolizes "Valor" and on the
other stands "Peace." Each of the sides is divided into three panels by
Doric Pilasters, in each panel of which is carved an inverted wreath. On
the back appears the inscription "Here Rests In Honored Glory An
American Soldier Known But To God". This is the only inscription
appearing on the Tomb.

On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, the president
places a wreath in front of the tomb.

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